Misty800
07-22-2006, 07:34 PM
Did anyone get trigger fingers or trigger thumbs after taking Actonel or other biosophnates?
I am still suffering from side effects of taking Actonel, that is, inflammtion in both feet. I now have trigger fingers and thumbs.
After taking Actonel for 6 weeks at night I waked up with hands in stiff claw position and painful to move them. Often wonder if Actonel is the cause of the trigger thumbs/fingers now.
I am still suffering from side effects of taking Actonel, that is, inflammtion in both feet. I now have trigger fingers and thumbs.
After taking Actonel for 6 weeks at night I waked up with hands in stiff claw position and painful to move them. Often wonder if Actonel is the cause of the trigger thumbs/fingers now.
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jacal5
07-24-2006, 12:42 AM
Hi,
I have suffered from trigger finger because of a repetitve strain injury, not Actonel. My doc wanted me to take Actonel, but I refused. Anyway, I copied the post below from another health web-site message board, several posters had similar complaints about Actonel:
"Tinnitus, severe balance problems, extreme weakness in knees & stiffness of knees, thigh & shin. Difficulty in walking. Floaters in my eyes, blurry vision, frequent waking up at night & not able to get back to sleep. Night leg cramps. "Trigger" finger (tendon related). Always been healthy before Actonel. Now feel like I am 100 years old!"
I hope this helps.
I have suffered from trigger finger because of a repetitve strain injury, not Actonel. My doc wanted me to take Actonel, but I refused. Anyway, I copied the post below from another health web-site message board, several posters had similar complaints about Actonel:
"Tinnitus, severe balance problems, extreme weakness in knees & stiffness of knees, thigh & shin. Difficulty in walking. Floaters in my eyes, blurry vision, frequent waking up at night & not able to get back to sleep. Night leg cramps. "Trigger" finger (tendon related). Always been healthy before Actonel. Now feel like I am 100 years old!"
I hope this helps.
taape
07-24-2006, 01:59 AM
Misty800
I have trigger finger (ring finger/4th finger in both hands. I've never taken biophosphates but I think I got it from over use so says the surgeon. I've had one hand operated on already and I'm getting ready to have the other hand done in a few weeks. Are your fingers/thumbs actually get stuck so you can't open/close your hand? It's very painful. Are you planning on having surgery? My surgery was only 30 minutes and my hand felt better immediately.
I have trigger finger (ring finger/4th finger in both hands. I've never taken biophosphates but I think I got it from over use so says the surgeon. I've had one hand operated on already and I'm getting ready to have the other hand done in a few weeks. Are your fingers/thumbs actually get stuck so you can't open/close your hand? It's very painful. Are you planning on having surgery? My surgery was only 30 minutes and my hand felt better immediately.
Misty800
07-24-2006, 01:10 PM
Taape:
Thanks. I am still waiting to see the orthopedic hand specialist, appt. Aug.8. Have had the trigger thumb for about 4-5 weeks. I preferred a hand specialist rather than the reg. orthopedic doc.
Don't think mine is caused from repetition, however, I do sew practical quilt tops for chairty, doing so on my own good time, a little here and there. Do use the rotary cutter off and on. I also crochet a little in the evenings while watching TV. Manage to make one motif of a tablecloth. That is not all that much crocheting and do not do it every night. otherwise I am retired.
The right thumb pops, locks, very painful. Sometimes I have to manually release the thumb. The left thumb also has it but does not lock at this time. The ring fingers on both hands have a problem but not locking. Actually all joints in fingers are sore. Both thumbs hurt down thru the wrist and arm almost to the elbow.
I took Actonel once a week for 6-weeks. Three days after the 6th pill my body literally crashed, it was poison to me. Finally began to improve a little after 6 months. At night I would wake up with fingers on both hands locked into claw fashion and had a hard time getting them to release. This continued to happen off and on during the past year and now real problems with both hands. Occasionally at night I find my hands stiff in claw fashion.
I have inflammation in all of my body. Feet still have plantar fasciitis definitely caused by Actonel. It caused faciitis in sitting bone area too. Fortunately the sitting bone cleared up but feet are still a misery. In January both knees swelled/pain, had steroid shots in both. The right knee is now almost liveable but the left knee is still swollen/painful, but, it has improved some. If I bump a door facing accidentally I feel soreness throughout my body. The orthopedic doctor taking care of my knees did a MRI and x-rays. He said I have inflammation all over.
I could not take Motrin or Aleeve, caused stomach pain. A week ago my internist prescribed "Limbrel" an anti-inflammatory med. which is called a health food but is a prescription. So far it has not bothered my stomach and inflammation has improved some, I have hopes.
At the moment I have no feet, no knees, no hips, no hands, no upper arms to do diddley squat!!LOL!! Sure is boring not being able to do anything. Wish I had never taken Actonel.
Thanks. I am still waiting to see the orthopedic hand specialist, appt. Aug.8. Have had the trigger thumb for about 4-5 weeks. I preferred a hand specialist rather than the reg. orthopedic doc.
Don't think mine is caused from repetition, however, I do sew practical quilt tops for chairty, doing so on my own good time, a little here and there. Do use the rotary cutter off and on. I also crochet a little in the evenings while watching TV. Manage to make one motif of a tablecloth. That is not all that much crocheting and do not do it every night. otherwise I am retired.
The right thumb pops, locks, very painful. Sometimes I have to manually release the thumb. The left thumb also has it but does not lock at this time. The ring fingers on both hands have a problem but not locking. Actually all joints in fingers are sore. Both thumbs hurt down thru the wrist and arm almost to the elbow.
I took Actonel once a week for 6-weeks. Three days after the 6th pill my body literally crashed, it was poison to me. Finally began to improve a little after 6 months. At night I would wake up with fingers on both hands locked into claw fashion and had a hard time getting them to release. This continued to happen off and on during the past year and now real problems with both hands. Occasionally at night I find my hands stiff in claw fashion.
I have inflammation in all of my body. Feet still have plantar fasciitis definitely caused by Actonel. It caused faciitis in sitting bone area too. Fortunately the sitting bone cleared up but feet are still a misery. In January both knees swelled/pain, had steroid shots in both. The right knee is now almost liveable but the left knee is still swollen/painful, but, it has improved some. If I bump a door facing accidentally I feel soreness throughout my body. The orthopedic doctor taking care of my knees did a MRI and x-rays. He said I have inflammation all over.
I could not take Motrin or Aleeve, caused stomach pain. A week ago my internist prescribed "Limbrel" an anti-inflammatory med. which is called a health food but is a prescription. So far it has not bothered my stomach and inflammation has improved some, I have hopes.
At the moment I have no feet, no knees, no hips, no hands, no upper arms to do diddley squat!!LOL!! Sure is boring not being able to do anything. Wish I had never taken Actonel.
taape
07-24-2006, 11:44 PM
Misty800,
Your prescription for Limbrel - do you get it at the health food store or pharmacy? Are you in the US? So this one didn't cause you stomach pain. I need something for inflammation and can't take the regular NSAIDS because of stomach pain. Maybe I should ask about this one.
Yes, I would definitely go with a hand surgeon as hand surgeries are very intricate - small spaces to deal with, etc., Be careful about letting your fingers lock up because that can aggreviate the condition alot and cause more damage. If it's not too bad they cut the tendon sheath (covering) to allow for more room for the tendon to go through. If it's really bad and twisted up they have to cut all the way through the tendon, it's a more comlicated surgey and then your finger or hand might be weak. You only have a few weeks to go until your app't I'd get help doing things until then.
Yes, it does sound boring not having any limbs to use. Take it easy and let us know what the surgeon says.
Your prescription for Limbrel - do you get it at the health food store or pharmacy? Are you in the US? So this one didn't cause you stomach pain. I need something for inflammation and can't take the regular NSAIDS because of stomach pain. Maybe I should ask about this one.
Yes, I would definitely go with a hand surgeon as hand surgeries are very intricate - small spaces to deal with, etc., Be careful about letting your fingers lock up because that can aggreviate the condition alot and cause more damage. If it's not too bad they cut the tendon sheath (covering) to allow for more room for the tendon to go through. If it's really bad and twisted up they have to cut all the way through the tendon, it's a more comlicated surgey and then your finger or hand might be weak. You only have a few weeks to go until your app't I'd get help doing things until then.
Yes, it does sound boring not having any limbs to use. Take it easy and let us know what the surgeon says.
Misty800
07-25-2006, 12:20 PM
Taape:
Limbrel is a prescripton from the pharmacy, the only way you can buy it. 90 day supply cost me $301.82 and I sure hope the insurance does not reject paying on it.
Slowly my knee is able to bend more and straighten out a little more. I have hopes when the inflammation is reduced or gone, the knee will be normal again. Would be great if the rest of me would be normal again!!
I can tell a difference in the trouble spots, seem to be less inflammed. My thumbs feel a little better. The right thumb today so far is not locking but still pops some. I do wear a thumb splint at night which seems to help.
Ask your doctor for samples first to see if it will work for you or not. My doctor gave me 5 days worth samples and I could tell a difference in that time, at least enough to decide to go for a 3-month trial.
For meds I take on a regular basis I always buy 3 month supply, it is cheaper per pill than buying 30 days worth at a time.
Misty
Limbrel is a prescripton from the pharmacy, the only way you can buy it. 90 day supply cost me $301.82 and I sure hope the insurance does not reject paying on it.
Slowly my knee is able to bend more and straighten out a little more. I have hopes when the inflammation is reduced or gone, the knee will be normal again. Would be great if the rest of me would be normal again!!
I can tell a difference in the trouble spots, seem to be less inflammed. My thumbs feel a little better. The right thumb today so far is not locking but still pops some. I do wear a thumb splint at night which seems to help.
Ask your doctor for samples first to see if it will work for you or not. My doctor gave me 5 days worth samples and I could tell a difference in that time, at least enough to decide to go for a 3-month trial.
For meds I take on a regular basis I always buy 3 month supply, it is cheaper per pill than buying 30 days worth at a time.
Misty
Misty800
07-25-2006, 12:32 PM
Looks like my lost post flew back and landed.
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Misty
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Misty
taape
07-25-2006, 11:14 PM
Misty 800,
I looked up what Limbrel is. Do yuo get any side effects from it. Did you have to change your diet? Does it make you gain weight? Alot of questions I know. It sounds like it treats the cause behind inflammation. I need something for inflammation. Do you think it has to be systemic imflammation in order to benefit from it.
I looked up what Limbrel is. Do yuo get any side effects from it. Did you have to change your diet? Does it make you gain weight? Alot of questions I know. It sounds like it treats the cause behind inflammation. I need something for inflammation. Do you think it has to be systemic imflammation in order to benefit from it.
Misty800
07-26-2006, 11:15 AM
Taape,
Sorry, I failed to answer a previous question, yes, I am in the US.
So far I have no side effects, been taking 14 days. I am very sensitive to medications, usually have reactions.
No weight gain. I am already overweight and don't need another ounce!!
Med is taken on empty stomach, so, no extra food required to cushion the stomach which would add extra calories.
No change in diet.
I have no clue what kind of inflammation I have, most likely it is arthritis, doctors have not put a label on it.
Limbrel is helping the inflammation in my joints, ligaments, connecting tissue. It is amazing how much better my poor old knee is, less swelling, bends better, can straighten a little more, does not hurt as bad (ailing knees for 6 months). I am beginning to have hopes the knee will return to normal. Thumbs are not as painful, hips better, feet are still so,so. Sure hope Limbrel bails me out and I don't hurt anymore anywhere.
Misty
Sorry, I failed to answer a previous question, yes, I am in the US.
So far I have no side effects, been taking 14 days. I am very sensitive to medications, usually have reactions.
No weight gain. I am already overweight and don't need another ounce!!
Med is taken on empty stomach, so, no extra food required to cushion the stomach which would add extra calories.
No change in diet.
I have no clue what kind of inflammation I have, most likely it is arthritis, doctors have not put a label on it.
Limbrel is helping the inflammation in my joints, ligaments, connecting tissue. It is amazing how much better my poor old knee is, less swelling, bends better, can straighten a little more, does not hurt as bad (ailing knees for 6 months). I am beginning to have hopes the knee will return to normal. Thumbs are not as painful, hips better, feet are still so,so. Sure hope Limbrel bails me out and I don't hurt anymore anywhere.
Misty
taape
07-26-2006, 11:04 PM
Misty 800
Thanks great that the limbrel is working for you. Do you notice any stomach upset? My inflammation is in my spine discs so I don't know if it would work for that. I am going to ask my doctor though because I need something for pain that also reduces inflammation and can't take NSAIDS.
Thanks great that the limbrel is working for you. Do you notice any stomach upset? My inflammation is in my spine discs so I don't know if it would work for that. I am going to ask my doctor though because I need something for pain that also reduces inflammation and can't take NSAIDS.
Misty800
07-27-2006, 12:29 PM
Taape,
No, I have not had any stomach upset.
Not only do I have inflammation all over my body, in joints, connecting tissue, etc. I have had lower back pain, spasms, etc. for more than 50 years and that seems to be better too. I have a ruptured disc from long ago and it does not seem to be bothering me as much now. So....there may be hope for you. Giving Limbrel a try is the only way you will know. I still do not know for sure that Limbrel is going to bail me out, but, the relief has been great even if it is only temporary.
No, I have not had any stomach upset.
Not only do I have inflammation all over my body, in joints, connecting tissue, etc. I have had lower back pain, spasms, etc. for more than 50 years and that seems to be better too. I have a ruptured disc from long ago and it does not seem to be bothering me as much now. So....there may be hope for you. Giving Limbrel a try is the only way you will know. I still do not know for sure that Limbrel is going to bail me out, but, the relief has been great even if it is only temporary.